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Puerto Princesa Iwahig River Firefly Watching at Night
📍 Puerto Princesa, Palawan⏱ Evening
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About this tour
Drift along the Iwahig River at night in a silent boat while thousands of fireflies illuminate the mangrove trees in a natural light show you will never forget.
Highlights
- Thousands of synchronous fireflies
- Silent river boat ride
- Mangrove ecosystem education
- Best natural light show in Palawan
- Pure darkness away from city lights
Included
- Boat rental and boatman
- Life vest
- Flashlight
- Guide and nature educator
- Transport from Puerto Princesa
Highlights
- ✓Thousands of synchronous fireflies
- ✓Silent river boat ride
- ✓Mangrove ecosystem education
- ✓Best natural light show in Palawan
- ✓Pure darkness away from city lights
What's included
- ✓Boat rental and boatman
- ✓Life vest
- ✓Flashlight
- ✓Guide and nature educator
- ✓Transport from Puerto Princesa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to go?
7:30-9:00pm is peak firefly activity. No moon nights are most spectacular.
Is this the same river as the Underground River?
No, Iwahig River is near Puerto Princesa city, separate from the Underground River site.
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